I'm the Marketing Director, Catalog Director and Webmaster at Piragis Northwoods Company and the Boundary Waters Catalog here in Ely, Minnesota on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We specialize in lightweight canoes and camping gear and have been serving our community and the worldwide community of paddlers since 1979. We know our stuff because we get out there and paddle. We are passionate about canoeing and wilderness.

The purpose of this blog is to share knowledge that will enhance your next camping experience, specifically in the BWCA. It will be a place to share trip stories and pictures, routing information, the most current USFS information, camping tips, BWCA conditions, gear reviews, and book reviews to name a few.

Our goal is not only to share our knowledge with you, but we are looking for your input as well.We want to hear your stories, what pieces of gear you like to take on your trips, your favorite campsites—we want to build a paddling community where we can learn from each other.So, follow along, give us your input, and tell your friends.Help us share this wonderful place!